In a captivating first NBA season that ended with him winning 2020-21 Rookie of the Year award, Hornets star LaMelo Ball wasted very little time showing his immense potential.
His playmaking, court vision and basketball IQ were as good as advertised. His leadership, energy and playstyle was infectious, making everyone around him better and helping his team exceed expectations. His weaknesses weren't nearly as glaring as many may have thought, crushing almost all doubt forecasted upon the young prospect.
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His jump shot, in particular, was the most questioned aspect of his game ahead of the 2020 NBA Draft.